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TAKE A TRIP TO THE STARS!
OMSI's Kendall Planetarium is a unique environment that blends art, science, fantasy, and fun. The largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, Kendall Planetarium features educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science.
U2: THE FULL-DOME EXPERIENCE
Tues.—Fri.: 3:00 p.m. (25 min. show)
Sat., Sun. & Holidays: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. (25 min. show)
Fri. & Sat.: 8:15 p.m. (45 min. show)
You've heard the band, now see the music! Kendall Planetarium's newest full-dome video show features one of the greatest bands of the last two decades. U2: The Full-Dome Experience is the first-ever, full-dome production featuring the U2's timeless classics and modern hits, set to lighting and animation effects. The special effects are performed live by our theater presenters ensuring audiences will never experience the same show twice! See a song list.
COSMIC COLLISIONS
Tues.—Fri.: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
At first glance, the night sky appears calm and peaceful, but travel deep into space and the reality is very different. Cosmic Collisions reveals the explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth, and continue to transform our galaxy and universe today. Narrated by Robert Redford.
EXTREME PLANETS
Tues.—Fri.: 3:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Visit a world where liquid rock breaks against a pitch-black shoreline of molten lava, or one with a madly spinning burned-out sun above. Extreme Planets takes viewers on a tour of places so strange and exotic, they once were found only in science fiction. Learn More >
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SKIES
Tues.—Sun.: Noon (from 11/28—12/31)
Visit the stars, constellations, and celestial highlights that can be seen above the Pacific Northwest region.
STARRY NIGHTS LIVE!
Discover more about the sparkling skies overhead in these live astronomy presentations. Experts share insights about the night sky and give visitors the opportunity to ask questions.
December 20, Noon—1:00 p.m.
The Constellations of Winter
January 3, Noon—1:00 p.m.
Celestial Highlights for 2009
February 14, 7:00—8:00 p.m.
Romancing the Stars
$5.50 nonmembers (applicable toward an OMSI membership!)
FREE to OMSI Members
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